Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Salisbury University · Salisbury, MD

CIP 45.10

$33,397Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,089Median earnings 4 years after
$57,204Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Salisbury University earn a median of $33,397 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406). Median debt is $21,500, about 64% of first-year earnings.

Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
$62,476$19,910
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore
$44,572$27,000
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
$42,688$18,442
Towson University
Towson
$42,648$17,375
Frostburg State University
Frostburg
$41,332$23,250
Morgan State University
Baltimore
$37,900$27,000
Washington College
Chestertown
$36,741$23,250
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
$33,549$19,500
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg
$29,800$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Salisbury University make?

The median salary is $33,397 one year after graduation and $57,204 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.